I need a picture of a package tray cover, (especially where the cover meets the seat back) on a 53 regal c body. Mine was missing and I trying to determine how an original one looked. Can anyone help me? Thanks
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Originally posted by Flashback View PostI need a picture of a package tray cover, (especially where the cover meets the seat back) on a 53 regal c body. Mine was missing and I trying to determine how an original one looked. Can anyone help me? ThanksGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by studegary View PostThe original is going to depend on when in the 1953 model year the car was built. There were at least three different types of package trays/covers for 1953 C/K models.
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Originally posted by Flashback View PostI didn't realize there were three. I thought there was just the early plain metal with a stamped s and then the later with the cover. I would like to see all three in photos. I think the remains of one I had in a parts car may have been a late original, but it's gone. Were the two variations that used covers, one with just cardboard and one with a trim piece sewn on?? Mine originally had a cover, and it's probably a later one.
What is the S/N of your car?
The cardboard cover had stitching/welting at the front edge (by the rear seat). The carboard is the same color as the front kick panels - Loma Gray, Golden Tan, Scarlet Red or Flax.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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I assumed mine is original, but Gary would know for sure. It's dirty and faded, but should give you an idea. It seems to be cardboard wrapped in vinyl.
This is a 53 Commander K body with a build date of August, 1953 with a Golden Tan interior.
EDIT: I'm now seeing that the grain and color of the vinyl is different between the package tray and the seat. Likely not original at all.
Last edited by mbstude; 07-11-2015, 02:42 PM.
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Thanks a lot for the picture, Matthew. Thanks for the info Gary: The serial # on my car is 8346809. Final assembly date 8/19/53. Is Matthews the second or third option after, the plain metal ?
So does this tell us? Gary, do you, or does anyone have, or can take, a picture of the third option?
Is the other one the one with the stitching/welting???
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Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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Originally posted by Flashback View PostThanks a lot for the picture, Matthew. Thanks for the info Gary: The serial # on my car is 8346809. Final assembly date 8/19/53. Is Matthews the second or third option after, the plain metal ?
So does this tell us? Gary, do you, or does anyone have, or can take, a picture of the third option?
Is the other one the one with the stitching/welting???
Rockne's car is very early. He shows the filler panel that I referred to that was used on early cars. Your car should not have this filler panel.
John Bridges' book does not cover the various versions of this item. What he pictured is what you should have in your car.
It should be colored cardboard, not covered in vinyl.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by Flashback View PostI guess the one from Bridges' book is correct for mine, Huh?
I know that my car had a lot of work done to it in the late 80's. I'm assuming the package tray was replaced then. I didn't know it was incorrect until you posted this thread. 'Learn something every day!
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